Oak Park Elementary School District 97 will undertake an audit this spring to identify strengths and weaknesses in its curriculum. The district plans to hire an outside firm, or individual, to conduct the audit, which is scheduled to take place between April and June.

When a student at Brooks Middle School in Oak Park reported his flute was stolen, it didn't take long for administrators to get to the bottom of what happened. What might have taken several days to investigate can now be wrapped up in a much shorter time because of the school's security camera system.

Oak Park and River Forest High School's modified closed campus policy won't be receiving any modifications anytime soon. Administration and school board trustees are generally pleased with the policy that went into effect this school year, allowing upperclassmen to earn the right to leave campus during lunchtime.

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